Songs of Abai (1946)
The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.
Director: Grigoriy Roshal, Yefim Aron
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 20, 1946
Cast
- Kalibek Kuanyshbayev - Abai
- Kapan Badyrov - Aidar
- Serke Kozhamkulov - Kozhamkulov
- Yeleubai Umurzakov - Erden
- Shaken Aimanov - Sharip
- Zhagda Oguzbayev - Abish
- Saifullah Telgarayev - Kokpay
- Kamal Karmysov - Ospanov
- Rakhia Koychubayeva
- Oleg Zhakov - Dolgopolov - Nifont Ivanovich
Screenplay
Cinematography: Galina Pyshkova
Editing: D. Lander
Production: Kazakhfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Grigoriy Roshal, Yefim Aron
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Songs of Abai about?
- The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.
- Who directed Songs of Abai?
- Songs of Abai was directed by Grigoriy Roshal, Yefim Aron.
- Who stars in Songs of Abai?
- Songs of Abai stars Kalibek Kuanyshbayev, Kapan Badyrov, Serke Kozhamkulov, Yeleubai Umurzakov, Shaken Aimanov, Zhagda Oguzbayev.
- How long is Songs of Abai?
- Songs of Abai has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Songs of Abai?
- Songs of Abai is a Drama film.
- Where was Songs of Abai produced?
- Songs of Abai was produced in Soviet Union.